This 3 Ingredient Roasted Acorn Squash recipe is soon to be your new holiday favorite! It's so easy to make that literally anyone can do it. Don't be intimidated by the exterior. All you have to do is follow my simple instructions and you'll get a perfectly cooked squash that is sweet, tender and anything but boring!
How To Prep Acorn Squash
I try to get my kids involved in the kitchen whenever possible, because then I know they'll be more likely to eat whatever it is I'm making (butter and sugar help too, of course!) They like to help by scooping out the seeds, buttering the pan, sprinkling on the sugar and cutting up the butter.
Cutting through the tough exterior of the squash is going to be your biggest challenge in this recipe. The key is to have a good, sharp knife on hand. I like to pierce the top part of the knife deep into the groove of the squash and carefully press down and begin to slice around it (please be careful...this part NOT for the kiddos).
Once sliced in half, just scoop out the seeds and stringy pieces in the center. At this point, you could either place the halves directly onto a baking sheet to roast or you could slice the squash as I did below. The latter being a great way to serve as a side or appetizer (perfect for Thanksgiving!)
Ingredients You'll Need To Make Roasted Acorn Squash
One of the best things about making this recipe is that you only need 3 ingredients. Sometimes the best tasting dishes are ones that are simple, rustic and where the natural flavor of the food is allowed to shine. The other great thing is that acorn squash doesn't need to be peeled! Once cooked the skin is tender and delicious. Here's what you'll need:
- Acorn Squash- I love this squash because it's not only delicious but it's so unique and festive looking especially on a Thanksgiving table.
- Brown Sugar- I use just a bit of brown sugar is all you need.
- Butter- You can use either vegan or regular butter for this recipe.
As the squash roasts in the oven it gets perfectly golden and caramelized (who wouldn't love that?!) and makes for a such a pretty presentation, especially for the upcoming holidays. Hope you enjoy!
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Roasted Acorn Squash
Ingredients
- 1 acorn squash sliced as shown above
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon butter cut into small cubes + more for baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 F
- Lightly butter a 13 x 9 in baking dish
- Place squash in dish and sprinkle with sugar and butter
- Roast for 25-30 min until golden brown and tender
- Transfer to platter and serve warm or room temperature
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